As the world at large continues to grapple with COVID-19, we hope to keep our American collaborators connected to work coming out of Québec via virtual platforms in the June issue of our cultural newsletter. Our April and May newsletters, which were dedicated to resources for artists and arts organizations, are still available on our website. The Québec Government Office wishes you and your loved ones continuing good health as our cultural community navigates this difficult time together.
The following organizations are providing frequently updated news and resources for artists and arts organizations.
NATIONAL
National Endowment for the Arts (comprehensive list of resources)
U.S. Small Business Administration (loan guidance)
REGIONAL
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (comprehensive list of resources)
STATE ARTS COUNCIL
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Delaware Division of the Arts (DDA)
Government of the Disctrict of Columbia
Kentucky Arts Council
Maryland State Arts Council
New Jersey Arts Council
New York State Council on the Arts
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History
FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS AND ORGANIZATIONS
New York Foundation for the Arts – multi-regional and multidisciplinary emergency grants
Association of Performing Arts Professionals (frequently updated information)
COVID-19 Arts Aid PHL (emergency grants for Philadelphia artists and organizations)
Creative Capital (emergency grants and webinairs)
National Council of Nonprofits (comprehensive national and state-by-state information)
AFP Global – Fundraising guidance in the time of the Coronavirus
Billboard – State-by-state resource guide for music professionals
EMERGENCY GRANTS
Behind the Scenes – grants for entertainment technology workers in US or Canada who’ve been hospitalized with COVID-19
Artist Relief - $5,000 grants for artists facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund – for artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by COVID-19.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program - cash grants and ad credits for small businesses
Freelancers Union Freelancers Relief Fund - financial assistance to cover lost income and essential expenses
Indie Theater Fund Rapid Relief GRANTS due to Covid19 - Rapid relief grants for companies, venues, and individuals working in NYC independent theater
Twenty Summers Emergency Arts Fund – Emergency grants for artists (up to $500) and arts organizations (up to $1k)
REOPENING RESOURCES FOR VENUES
International Association of Venue Managers
Center for Disease Control
Impacts Data & Analysis for Cultural Executives
HELPFUL WEBINARS
ArtPlace America
– NEA Directors discuss CARES Act funding
Alliance for Performing Arts Conferences
– The Legal Landscape of Livestreaming